Aeronca 7AC Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 283 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2007 | Mason, MI | N83228 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing att…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree. |
| May 04, 2007 | Lagrangeville, NY | N1478E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to identify a partially buried rock in the landing surface of an unimproved grass runway, which resulted in an inadvertent collisi…The pilot's failure to identify a partially buried rock in the landing surface of an unimproved grass runway, which resulted in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll. |
| Apr 15, 2006 | Haverhill, NH | N82320 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a sign. |
| Oct 09, 2005 | Berthoud, CO | N84580 | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmissio…the pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmission wires and the metal pole. |
| Sep 29, 2005 | Snelling, CA | N1938E | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 17, 2005 | Coldfoot, AK | N2873E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent nosing down of the air…The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent nosing down of the airplane when the main landing gear tires contacted shallow water prior to the intended landing site. |
| Aug 22, 2004 | Spring Hope, NC | N84399 | Incident | substantial | The binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Limon, CO | N1480E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain in the takeoff area. |
| May 08, 2004 | Fort Stockton, TX | N3708E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswin…The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswind. |
| Mar 07, 2003 | Gordo, AL | N1648E | Incident | substantial | Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. |
| Feb 28, 2003 | Grand Rapids, MN | N84868 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors. |
| Nov 24, 2002 | Merritt Island, FL | N4264E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to land that resulted in an inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswin…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to land that resulted in an inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Dec 26, 2001 | Winters, CA | N83136 | Incident | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff)…The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard. |
| Oct 01, 2001 | Erhard, MN | N1746E | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent s…The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude. |
| Jul 30, 2001 | Skwentna, AK | N82559 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. |
| Oct 08, 2000 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N707SR | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision wi…The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft. |
| Sep 02, 2000 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N82107 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls. |
| Aug 27, 2000 | BOLIVAR, MO | N83564 | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jan 19, 2000 | PALMETTO, FL | N82029 | Incident | substantial | Failure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Sep 22, 1999 | BROOKFIELD, OH | N81543 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 04, 1999 | LANCASTER, CA | N2403E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft. |
| Mar 10, 1998 | LONE PINE, CA | N1659E | Incident | substantial |
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhau…The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhaul. |
| Dec 22, 1997 | EUSTIS, FL | N83589 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collisi…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collision with a parked airplane. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft, the crosswind, and the proximity of the parked airplane. |
| May 03, 1997 | TRUCKEE, CA | N1277E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go-around. The gusty/…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go-around. The gusty/crosswind condition and proximity of obstructions (runway sign and rocks) were related factors. |
| Jun 25, 1996 | CALLAHAN, FL | N84538 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's premature decision to reduce power, following application of carburetor heat, when engine operation became rougher after experiencing roug…the pilot's premature decision to reduce power, following application of carburetor heat, when engine operation became rougher after experiencing roughness due to carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing) conditions and carburetor ice were related factors. |